Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $70,600 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.94
10th percentile $47,000
90th percentile $99,570
Employed locally 90
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,000
    25th
    $56,910
    50th (median)
    $70,600
    75th
    $85,000
    90th
    $99,570

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 112% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,120
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,120
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,120
    Savannah, GA $82,320
    Michigan $82,250
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,070

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$77,220
    Managers, All Other$95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers$140,640
    Financial Managers$127,380
    Food Service Managers$60,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Athens, GA is $33.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.08 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Athens, GA is 9.8% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Athens?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $47,000 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,910.